The two biggest public pension plans in California, CalPERS and CalSTRS, have found themselves tied to the world of digital money. They haven’t bought any Bitcoin directly; instead, they hold shares in companies that are closely linked to the crypto market. The biggest names on their balance sheets
Citigroup is set to add bitcoin custody for big investors later this year, blending the digital coin into its standard asset safekeeping and reporting tools. The plan lets clients hold bitcoin alongside stocks, bonds, and cash in one account, making it easier to mix digital and traditional assets fo
In Cameroon, keeping the country calm is a big topic that people talk about all the time. Because many citizens care about this, researchers wanted to see how faith influences what people think about peace. They asked 156 adults from different religious backgrounds to write down words that com
Hiromi Itoh, born on August 31, 1997, grew up in Japan and now pitches for the Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters. His journey began in local after‑school baseball clubs, where the focus on discipline and repetition laid a solid foundation. During high school, he faced fierce competition in regional to
\ The bishop from New York, Rev. Allen K. Shin, will travel to Baton Rouge on March 15 to lead worship at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. \ \ He will open two services, one at 8 a. m. and another at 10 a. m. , offering prayers and reflections for the community. \ \ After the morning rites, he
Banks and regulators have announced that digital versions of securities, known as tokenized securities, will be treated exactly like their conventional counterparts when it comes to capital requirements. The Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency explained that
European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen plan a video call with key Middle Eastern figures on Monday to talk about the region’s tensions. The meeting aims to let the leaders share their views on current events and explore how the EU can help countries there. It also seeks to dis
Recent research on Medicare patients with early‑stage lung cancer reveals a troubling trend: Black individuals are still far less likely to receive surgery or radiation that can cure the disease than their white counterparts. The study, which looked at more than 28, 000 cases from 2005 to 2019, foun
Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go
The latest nutrition effort at the university has been boosted by a key figure in its administration, according to a recent announcement. The project aims to weave healthy eating lessons into everyday campus life and has received strong support from the institution’s president. President Jeffrey Go
